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USDA Food for Progress Program: Agricultural Commodities and Development Services for Emerging Markets

This opportunity from the USDA Foreign Agricultural Service seeks applications for the Food for Progress Program, which donates U.S. agricultural commodities to developing countries to support agricultural development and trade expansion. - Government Buyer: - United States Department of Agriculture (USDA), Foreign Agricultural Service (FAS) - Products/Services Requested: - Donation and monetization of U.S. agricultural commodities (no specific OEMs or part numbers specified) - Technical assistance, training, infrastructure development, and capacity building for agricultural productivity and trade - Example project: Cold storage facility (125 cubic meters/25 MT) in Chattogram, Bangladesh, with private sector investment - Trade facilitation and capacity building services, including legislative reforms, automation of trade systems, risk management, laboratory accreditation, and private sector engagement - Notable Requirements: - Up to seven cooperative agreements, each valued between $28 million and $35 million, with a total funding pool of up to $226 million - Eligible applicants: governments, intergovernmental organizations, NGOs, educational institutions, and private entities - No cost sharing or matching required - Active registration in the System for Award Management (SAM) - Submission of a Monitoring and Evaluation Brief - Emphasis on sustainable impact, robust oversight, and compliance with updated USDA General Terms and Conditions - OEMs/Vendors: - No specific OEMs or vendors are named; the program focuses on U.S. agricultural commodities and general agricultural development solutions - Example Place of Performance: - Bangladesh (Chattogram, Dhaka, Mongla Port, Benapole Land Port) - USDA FAS headquarters (Washington, DC)

Description

The Food for Progress Program provides for the donation of U.S. agricultural commodities to developing countries and emerging democracies committed to introducing and expanding free enterprise in the agricultural sector. The commodities are generally sold on the local market, and the proceeds are used to support agricultural development activities. The program aims to increase agricultural productivity and expand trade of agricultural products domestically, regionally, and internationally. Awards will support projects with an anticipated duration of approximately five years, focusing on enhancing competitiveness of American agricultural markets and supporting vulnerable communities worldwide.

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